Worst storms of 2025 will be outside Tornado Alley, severe weather forecast...
(NEXSTAR) – Tornadoes can (and have) hit every U.S. state, but the area nicknamed Tornado Alley is probably where your mind goes when you think of dangerous twisters. This year, that's not be the...
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Parts of the South under rare high-risk of severe weather Saturday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As central North Carolina prepares for severe weather this Sunday, the Midwest and South are expected to get hit with severe storms Saturday. The biggest threat of severe...
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Storm system fans multiple wildfires, dust storms that killed nearly 20...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A sprawling storm system crossing the U.S. on Friday caused deadly crashes, damaged buildings and fanned more than 100 wildfires in several central states, prompting evacuation...
View ArticleCentral NC wind advisory Sunday amid severe storm threat; 45 mph gusts expected
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- As the CBS 17 Storm Team declares Sunday a Weather Alert day and deadly storms move into central North Carolina from the west, a wind advisory was announced by the National...
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Tornado watch includes part of North Carolina as storms leave 26 dead
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- Amid storms that killed more than 25 in areas of the United States on Saturday, a tornado watch was issued for several areas, including far western North Carolina. The violent,...
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Central NC Tornado Watch expires Sunday: NWS
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch on Sunday morning as a severe storm swept through central NC. According to NWS, the following counties were under a Tornado...
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New severe thunderstorm warnings Sunday evening for 3 counties in central NC:...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The National Weather Service issued new severe thunderstorm warning for multiple counties Sunday evening in central North Carolina. Throughout Sunday morning and early Sunday...
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Wrecks in Raleigh and Durham amid central NC storms, 800+ without power in...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- Nearly 1,000 customers were without power in central North Carolina and some crashes were reported Sunday afternoon as a severe storm system moved through the Raleigh area....
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Flash flood warning issued for Wake County after 2 inches of rain during...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a flash flood warning Sunday afternoon for areas of Wake County. The warning came after 2 inches of rain from severe storms that...
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National Hurricane Center releases special tropical outlook Monday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Monday, the National Hurricane Center released a special tropical weather outlook, outlining the first area to watch in the Atlantic in 2025. Per NHC, "A non-tropical area of...
View Article'Blessed': Residents happy to be alive after confirmed EF-1 tornado destroy...
PERQUIMANS COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — "This is a picture of me when I got married years ago." That's what Ty Wood said as he stood outside what was once his mobile home, but is now scattered debris after...
View Article8 injured after 2 tornadoes hit eastern NC during storms, NWS confirms
CURRIE, N.C. (WNCN) — Two tornadoes — with one causing several injuries — were confirmed to have touched down in eastern North Carolina as severe weather moved across the state Sunday and early Monday...
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Extreme fire risk, blizzard warnings for parts of the U.S.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Blizzard warnings, high wind warnings, and red flag warnings (an increased risk for fires) are all in effect across the middle part of the country, but the fire risk is actually...
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The 'sneeziest time of the year' is upon us in central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — It's the sneeziest time of the year. Is that a word? Well, if not, now it is. After this recent stretch of nice, warm weather and some good rain over the past several days,...
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Hurricane Helene declared the deadliest US hurricane since Katrina by NHC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The National Hurricane Center released their report on Hurricane Helene nearly six months after it devastated the Florida Gulf Coast and the North Carolina mountains. The...
View ArticleStatewide burn ban in effect in NC until further notice
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a burn ban for the entire state of North Carolina, effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21 until further notice. This means there is a ban...
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Increased fire danger in effect Friday in central NC as burn ban begins,...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an increased fire danger advisory Friday in central NC as the whole state is under a burn ban. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. when the...
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Are you allowed to use your grill during a burn ban and how is NC's weather...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The entire state of North Carolina is currently under a burn ban, even though it rained Thursday. RELATED: Entire state of NC under a burn ban for first time since 2021 Most of...
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Red Flag Warning issued Saturday as NC burn ban enters second day: NWS
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — With windy weather and dry air hovering over central NC Saturday, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for counties in our viewing area. NWS said...
View ArticleWildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen...
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where evacuation orders were in effect Tuesday. About 80 miles (129 kilometers) west of...
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